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Facts And Information About The Royal Barges Museum

admin — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Bangkok, Thailand is a beautiful place to visit. Full of history and culture, it is a place that seems almost trapped in time. The Royal Barges Museum in Bangkok is a great way to spend an afternoon, and the eight barges on display here tell the story of a time when the river was the main highway, and kings, queens and dignitaries traveled this highway in grand style.

At one time, thousands of barges existed for the use of the royal family and their embassy. When the Burmese attacked Ayutthaya, these barges were destroyed.The full explanation can be found at http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/bangkok-floodwaters-reach-new-high-2377040.html King Rama I, responsible for moving the capital of Thailand to Bangkok in the 1700′s, ordered replacements to be made in the image of the burned barges for use in royal ceremonies. One ceremony worth noting was the katin, in which the royal embassy would travel downriver by barge to bring new robes to the monks at Wat Arun.

Today, only about fifty barges remain. The eight that are displayed at the Royal Barge Museum are some of the most beautiful and intricately carved. The museum also includes displays of flags, oars and other objects used in barge processions. The Royal Barges Museum is situated directly across from the Grand Palace.

Facts And Information About The National Museum

admin — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000

The National Museum in Bangkok, Thailand houses the country’s greatest treasures. From the Thai History Gallery to the Archeological and Art History collections, visitors can easily spend an entire day browsing museum exhibits that date all the way back to Neolithic times. Coins, weapons, art and even ancient games are on display here, along with possessions that once belonged to the greatest kings and queens of Thailand.

In 1874, King Rama V had the foresight to commission the first museum open to the public in order to display the royal collection of his father and predecessor, King Rama IV at the Concordia palace. The museum was later moved to its current location, Wang Na, which was at that time the royal palace of the Prince Successor. In 1934, the museum was transferred to the Department of Fine Arts, who still maintain it today.

Included in the National Museum’s collections are the Royal Funeral Chariots used during royal cremation ceremonies, pavilions used in ancient times, and a life size model of an elephant dressed in full battle regalia. The National Museum has a strict dress code, and guards insist visitors conduct themselves in a manner befitting the treasures they have come to see.

Facts And Information About Pakkard Palace

admin — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Suan Pakkard Palace is a beautiful spot in Bangkok, Thailand. Pakkard Palace consists of five raised Thai houses built by Princess Chumbhot, the granddaughter of King Rama IV. Pakkard palace contains Princess Chumbhot’s antiquities and is an absolutely amazing place to visit if you are ever in Thailand. The house is full of fine art, gorgeous jewelry and ancient artifacts such as sculptures that date back to the era of H.R.H.
Here are some facts about this location.
1. Open 9am to 4pm daily
2. Address is 352 Thanon Si Ayutthaya Road
3. Opened in 1952
4. First house in Thailand in which the owners decided to turn their private residence into a museum.
5. Has a gift shop
If you are planning a trip to Bangkok this should be one of the first places you visit. It is a beautiful place to visit and contains so much history. Traveling is all about gaining new experiences and learning about a culture. Why not do so by visiting a beautiful home and viewing rare and beautiful artifacts? Check for transportation and admission fees next time you are in Thailand. Most hotels provide transportation to this site. Enjoy your visit to Suan Pakkard Palace!

Facts And Information About Vimanmek Palace

admin — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Located in Bangkok, Thailand, the Vimanmek Palace, the largest golden teak mansion in the world, is one of the more beautiful sites located on the Dusit Garden Palace complex. The palace was originally conceived by King Rama V in 1900, and was completed only a year later. From 1901 to 1906 it served as the Royal Palace until the King moved to the Amporn Satarn Mansion in 1906. Since the death of King Rama VI in 1925 Vimanmek Palace has not been used as a royal residence, instead it was used for over 50 years as a storage facility by the Royal Household. In 1982 Vimanmek was transformed into a museum in honor of King Rama V and was opened to the public for tourism, as have all the former residences located on the compound of Dusit Garden.

Remarkable Facts about Vimanmek
The entire structure was built without using a single nail; an ancient technique known as timber-framing was used to fit the huge beams together.

The building is actually the Munthatu Rattanaroj Residence originally located in Ko Sichang, Chonburi (roughly 40 miles from its current location). King Rama had the residence disassembled and rebuilt on the Dusit Garden complex.